Location and Nearby Attractions
Our centre is located deep in the heart of the jungle, so getting here requires some advance planning.
We will support you every step of the way to make your journey smooth. You will recieve detailed information on how to travel here upon booking.
Address
Jochipapanete Ayahuasca and Dieta centre
KM 17, Aguas Calientes Highway, from the town of Contamana, Ucayali Province, Peru.
The nearest airport is Pucallpa airport which has direct flights from Lima.
Nearby attractions
La Selva
Our centre is located deep in the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by lush jungle that is alive with sound, birdsong, the rustling of leaves, and the hum of unseen life. The jungle is both wild and nurturing, offering a space for reflection, healing, and connection with nature. Every day here is shaped by the rhythms of the forest, the rising sun, the tropical rains, and the vast starry skies.
You are far from everything here, from noise, distractions, and it is a place to deeply immerse yourself and be held by nature. This is a healing experience as much as the medicine is.
We have many incredible and sacred sites in close proximity to our centre.
While we ensure that our guests are able to have an immersive experience in the jungle, we cannot visit all of these sites in every retreat. Retreats and dieta excursions are scheduled according to the time of the year and physical capability of participants.
Aguas Calientes
Our center is located near the thermal waters of Aguas Calientes. It is a protected natural area where two rivers meet - one volcanic, and one freshwater - creating thermal pools that we take guests to bathe in as part of our retreat program. These medicinal waters are healing for the body, mind and spirit, and the area is filled with natural beauty where macaws and other wildlife can be spotted.
The Jochipapanete Tree
Our centre is named after the Jochipapanete tree, a majestic presence in the forest. This tree holds spiritual and medicinal importance for the local people and symbolizes strength, resilience, and healing. It stands as a guardian of our centre and a reminder of the wisdom rooted in the natural world.
Guacamayos
Throughout the forest, you may see and hear guacamayos (macaws) — their vibrant feathers flashing across the sky in pairs or flocks. These colourful birds are symbols of joy and freedom, and their presence adds to the sense of wonder that fills the jungle.
Llanto de la Anaconda Waterfall
A longer hike away is the stunning Llanto de la Anaconda (Tears of the Anaconda) waterfall. Its waters cascade through the forest, carrying with them a sense of cleansing and renewal. The name reflects the deep mythologies of the Amazon, where the anaconda is a powerful spiritual being. Visiting this waterfall is a chance to experience the beauty, strength, and mystery of the land.
Nature Trails
Our center is located in the middle of the Amazon jungle, with no neighbours, secluded far away from any city noise. There are a variety of healing master plants on the property, as well as a hiking trail that leads to the top of a small mountain. There is an abundance of natural spaces to be with on our property.
Ucayali River
In certain times of the year only due to the water level, as part of the retreat experience, we offer boat excursions on the Ucayali River, one of the main waterways of the Amazon. Traveling by boat, you will witness the incredible life of the river from local communities along the banks to the vast stretches of jungle that seem to go on forever.
